This is another case of East meets West. The Chinese pork buns of the East is come together with the American slider of the West and the outcome is a delectable dish worthy of praise and admiration . . . and mouth-watering too.
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Episode 2 – Chinese Pork Buns on the Executioner’s Block
Image cutline: Goldfish in Yaletown serves up three types of sliders, the Short Rib Slider, the Kurobata Pork Slider and the Crispy Fish Slider.
Rangelina have slid into a parallel dimension known affectionately as Goldfish in search of the ultimate slider. What awaits them? Read on to find out.
Raj: I’m truly impressed! From the moment we entered Goldfish Pacific Kitchen on Mainland Street in Yaletown and uttered ‘take me to your leader, we want sliders,’ the whole place went into action.
Angelina: We didn’t get to meet their Beloved Leader, Bud Kanke, but his General and Maitre d’, Albert Chee, took care of our every wish and command.
R: Under the watchful eyes of General Chee, my glass of champagne was never empty. When it came close to being empty, he promptly clapped his hands and the subservient bartender immediately went into action and poured some more. It was amazing to see such orchestration.
A: On the General’s recommendation, we ordered all three types of sliders that they had – the Short Rib Slider with Hoisin Mayo, the Crispy Fish Slider with Classic Tartar Sauce and the Kurobata Pork Slider with Sweet Soy, affectionately known as the Chinese Pork Buns.
R: What we got was an army of sliders! They sent out four types of sliders, three of each we ordered, doubling up the quantities of the Kurobata Pork Sliders, one type with regular buns and one type with steamed Chinese buns – all of which were amazing. All 16, that is!
A: Yes but the sad part is they want to do away with the Chinese Pork Buns, they seem to have fallen into disrepute with the Beloved Leader. We have to save them!
R: All the sliders were really special, the flavours were really memorable but the Chinese Pork Buns, with their snow white exterior, are close to our hearts; let’s take to the streets and let them know!
A: United we can appeal to them via Twitter @GoldfishKitchen and use the hashtag #savetheporkbun to spread the word!
R: Power to the people!
Editor: Only you, the reader, can save the Chinese Pork Buns. Connect with @GoldfishKitchen and vote with the hashtag #savetheporkbun. The results will be announced at the end of the six-week quest.
Raj Taneja is part technologist, entrepreneur, social media juggernaut and foodie. He runs urbanmixer.com and publishes a miscellany of musings at raj.jp and on twitter @tinhead
